E Source Acquires Cairn ERA
October 26, 2021
E Source has acquired Cairn ERA, a global market intelligence and consulting firm specializing in battery storage, to expand its analytics and advisory offerings for utilities and energy developers. The deal, announced by E Source (owned by Align Capital Partners), adds Cairn ERA’s battery expertise to E Source’s suite of data-driven solutions for US and Canadian utilities.
- Buyers
- E Source, Align Capital Partners
- Targets
- Cairn ERA
- Platforms
- E Source
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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